It took over two hours to reach the location where the signal was the strongest. The wind and rain had picked up for a brief time, almost blinding them. At one point, Kella insisted that they wait for it to pass. They sought shelter under a low outcropping of rocks. Fortunately, it didn’t last long.
“The weather helps keep other worlds from attacking us,” Kella murmured, staring out at the rain. “I once overheard a customer of Tallei’s say the pirates had a bet going on how long it would take for everyone on this planet to drown.”
Ash chuckled. “I can understand why,” he said.
Kella shook her head. “He would have been better off betting on how long a person would survive on Turbinta at all. The foolish man tried to argue with Tallei about paying for his bill,” she murmured, pausing to t
